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Y626 SPO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 SPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,806 miles

Boot lid component insecure Boot lock bolt missing/insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Jamming/not unwinding (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks/level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake effort low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,426 miles

Body damaged and rear bumper held with tape

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damaged and rear bumper held with tape

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Near side rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front seat belt intermittant in operation

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,769 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 34,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,963 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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Y626 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y626 SPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y626 SPO registered?

Y626 SPO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y626 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 SPO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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